About Me

I am married to a wonderful woman and have three beautifull kids.I study at Trinity College, Bristol pursuing a MLitt/Phd in the New Testament.  I am interested in the writings of N.T. Wright, the ‘quest for the historical Jesus’ and the New Perspective on Paul.

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  1. There is so much more to you than that! You are the esteemed and rightful creator of PC!

    Thanks Lee, being a founding member of the ‘trinity’* pipe club is a great honour.

    *’trinity pipe club’ is no way officially connected with trinity college.

    By: lee barnes on January 22, 2008
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  2. Hey there – I’ve got a blog now – I’m beginning to realise that I am regaining my ‘pondering time’ now our 2 are getting older (like me!!!)

    By: babyroo on February 28, 2008
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  3. Thanks for your greetings on my blog. I grew up Anglican but have since “converted” to Baptist. Looks like you have an interesting blog. I would love to hear your thoughts on N.T. Wright. I have a review of Resurrection of the Son of God being published shortly. Have a blessed Easter!

    By: Stephen Bedard on March 20, 2008
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  4. Jon,

    Thanks for the note. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. It is wonderful to be able to discuss issues of theology/life over a beer and a pipe. Ever since we’ve talked I can’t get N. T. Wright out of my heard. I also can’t get Trinity College, Bristol out of my head. My wife and I have been talking and I’m going to apply to the college to see if they would let me do some New Testament research under David Wenham.

    …what have you done to me!

    I hope that we’ll be able to continue some of the discussions via our blogs. I’m definitely going to be a regular on this one!

    God’s grace and peace,
    .Joel.

    By: Joel on July 24, 2008
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  5. Quite interesting Blog, just found it today but I plan to keep my eye on it since Wright, Vanhoozer and many of the other issues you were adressing are right up my alley. Also, great fake nooma vid. I’ve heard Rob Bell speak a number of times (live near him) and he is a great communicator but obviously has a distinct style which the vid uses to hilarious effect.
    Blessings

    m slater

    By: m slater on August 30, 2008
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  6. i don’t have much to say – i am a no one, and not much in the way of theology…but! i just wanted to drop in and offer you a work of encouragment; to dedicate yourself to Christ and pursue Him in the fashion you’ve chosen truly is an admirable trait – especially considering the tumultous times and the ever-increasing amount of scrutiny and cynicism Christians (orthodox especially!) face.

    i hope that God continues to bless you and your family.

    <3

    By: rummy on September 24, 2008
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  7. Hello Jon,

    My name is Nathan, I am the Pastor of Baptist church in Plymouth and am currently in year 1 of a 3 year MA which I am doing through Bristol Baptist College.

    I was present at a session you did for the MA students last semester on making the most of IT – it was very helpful, thanks.

    You mentioned that if anyone needed any further advice, to get on touch – so here I am and here’s what I’m in need of…

    1. I’d like to get some modules for my LOGOS software – you mentioned that Students could get good discount. How do I get that?

    2. Could you show me how to get access to online journals from outside of the college?

    I am due to start Issues in Biblical Theology on Thursday afternoon – is their a time we could meet? I plan to arrive in Bristol in the morning.

    Thanks,

    Nathan

    By: Nathan Paul Fisher on January 13, 2009
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    • Nathan,

      Good to hear from you,

      I would be happy pass on advice for logos/libronix.
      Journals: Are u registered with bristol uni library as you need to have your computer/logon details from them. If poss get them sent out to your home address/trinity so we can set things up on thursday morning.
      I am in college on Thursday and will be in the common room after morning chapel.

      Jon Swales

      By: jonswales on January 13, 2009
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  8. Hello Jon,

    Thanks for getting back to me. I have a Library card waiting for me at the College. I will bring my Laptop and look out for you in the Common room.

    Thanks,

    Nathan

    By: Nathan Paul Fisher on January 14, 2009
    at 7:38 pm

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